Educational Institutions - The teacher shortage in North Rhine-Westphalia gradually decreasing.
Despite a growing need for teachers, the number of empty positions in around 4,800 public schools in North Rhine-Westphalia has reduced, as stated by the Education Ministry. Since late 2022, the vacancies have dwindled by roughly 2,000 to around 6,000. While the demand for staff has elevated by roughly 3,600 to 168,700. The reasons for this drop include increased student enrolments, the expansion of full-day schools, and the ongoing implementation of integration.
Education Minister Dorothee Feller expressed optimism, stating, "It's a positive sign that we're successfully attracting more people to our schools in a time when skilled labor shortages prevail." Feller shared these figures during a meeting with the education committee last month.
Altogether, roughly 7,100 more individuals are employed by the state's school system than at the end of 2022. This increase includes about 1,500 "everyday helpers," who assist primary and special school teachers with non-teaching duties. The Parents' Association of Integrated Schools in North Rhine-Westphalia is urging the state government to also employ everyday helpers in comprehensive and community schools.
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- The teacher shortage in North Rhine-Westphalia's schools, particularly in cities like Düsseldorf, has shown signs of improvement.
- The work of teachers in North Rhine-Westphalia's schools, including those in Düsseldorf, is becoming more inclusive due to the implementation of integration policies.
- The Education Ministry in North Rhine-Westphalia has seen an increase in employment in schools, with approximately 1,500 "everyday helpers" added to assist teachers.
- The Parents' Association in North Rhine-Westphalia is advocating for the employment of "everyday helpers" in comprehensive and community schools, aiming for inclusion in all types of schools, including those in Düsseldorf.
